Colour Trend - Mustard

Winter colour schemes can often be a little boring and predictable with dark and cosy colour tones taking centre stage in the majority of living rooms, dining rooms and bedrooms. Summer tones can often look out of place during these winter months however there is no reason to avoid colour altogether this season.

You can add a splash of sophisticated colour to your home with rich and warming MUSTARD colour palettes that look fabulous with both bold and neutral interior backdrops and add an air of retro style to any room of the home.

Mustard is a colour tone that reflects all the best aspects of interior design, its yellow undertone is a bright and cheerful hue that will distract from the cold winter weather while the muted, earthen overtone creates a cosy and classic feel that looks wonderful in both modern and period homes. This yellow hue looks fabulous with rich cream and antique white for a fresh and uplifting look and can also be partnered with pewter grey, chocolate or aubergine for a deep and sumptuous finish that can give a vintage style feel to any home interior.

Rugs are a great way of creating a centralised area of colour and pattern within your home and can be a simple and eye-catching alternative to a painted or wallpapered feature wall. A centralised rug will look fabulous beneath a coffee table for a bold and colourful living room while a small yet detailed rug will look great at the base of a bed or dressing table area. Opt for a plain mustard rug if co-ordinating with patterned wallpaper or select a bold pattern for a more contemporary look against a neutral backdrop. Cream and mustard floral prints will give an elegant period feel that is feminine and stylish while a bold mustard and black geometric pattern will create a retro feel that looks great with complimentary accessories and fabrics.

Mustard coloured upholstery gives a classic look that works well in a vast range of patterns and fabrics. For a period style feel then select sumptuous velvet fabrics that will compliment items such as ornate occasional chairs and chaise lounges and looks fabulous with natural oak frameworks and dark black painted furniture finishes for a contrasting visual finish. Mustard tones were popular during the 1970s with vivid geometric prints and patterns taking pride of place on stools, sofas and pouffes. Simple psychedelic mustard cotton fabric can be partnered with funky bold coloured plastic framework for an authentic retro look and feel.

There are a vast range of mustard colour accessories available on the high street this season from chic and contemporary items to fun retro throwbacks that will add pops of colour to your home interior. Mustard vases, bowls and photo frames are elegant and subtle against a cream or beige feature wall or look particularly striking against deep black or grey interior for a glamorous and opulent feel. Mustard coloured glass will give a vintage style finish that can be accommodated into both minimal and period style homes and looks fabulous in a windowsill for a glistening area of colour and light. For the ultimate nod to retro home designs then select some key vintage pieces in bold mustard colours and display them on a sideboard or table for visual authenticity. Vintage Radios, bold crockery and ceramics will transform any neutral interior space into a classic and cosy home.

When choosing furniture to compliment your mustard coloured home decor, there are a vast range of items to choose from. Light and bright white and cream furniture items will create an illuminating space with a hint of colour that is elegant and sophisticated and is perfect for smaller or more compact homes. Glamorous black painted furniture will create a striking contrast against a mustard feature wall and gives an opulent renaissance style finish that is grand and refined. For a more natural and vintage feel then select a range of items in sumptuous golden oak to give a complimentary earthen tone alongside mustard decor and furnishings.  A carefully selected oak dresser will look striking filled with a selection of mustard crockery and ornaments for a classic focal point in any living room or dining room.

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